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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Suresh Prabhu Addresses Womennnovators on International Women’s Day
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Suresh Prabhu, said that for achieving the development objectives of growth with equity that will transform Indian society. It is essential to encourage women entrepreneurs. Suresh Prabhu was addressing a National Seminar on procurement and marketing support to MSMEs and the launch of Womennnovatorson the occasion of International Women’s Day in New Delhi today.
Commerce Minister said that the rising numbers of female business owners is a global trend specially in developing countries. The Minister said that women should be given the freedom to do what they can do and what they want to do.
Suresh Prabhu further said that the Government of India has taken a number of initiatives to strengthen the ecosystem for women entrepreneurs. Women specific initiatives includes identifying and awarding women, providing knowledge and skills, mentoring and networking, incubation and accelerated support and international exposure to women entrepreneurs. Government of India is committed to enact policy, physical regulatory and other support measures for skill development, innovation and entrepreneurship training at all levels including rural and semi urban areas.
The Commerce Minister also referred to one of the important initiatives that is bringing together key stakeholders on the national procurement portal of Government e-Market  place. Since its inception more than 13 lakh orders worth Rs. 19000 crore has been processed in GeM. He informed that GeM is launching a dedicated section on its platform for woman entrepreneurs. Suresh Prabhu said that 103 airports will also have GI stalls for GI products which are mainly manufactured by women artisans.
Speaking on this occasion, Secretary MSME, Dr. Arun Kumar Panda, spoke about the various schemes of the Ministry and requested MSME associations to inform members about these schemes. Dr. Panda mentioned 12 historic announcements made by the Prime Minister regarding the MSME sector. He said that all CPSEs are mandated to procure at least 3% of their requirements from women entrepreneurs.
Ministry of Defence
Ensuring Self-Reliance in Defence Equipment
Various new steps taken by the Government to ensure self-reliance in procuring the defence equipment include introduction of ‘Buy [Indian-Indigenous Design Development Manufacture ]’ as the most preferred acquisition category in the Defence Procurement Procedure , “Strategic Partnership” model to enhance indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities through the private sector, simplification of Make-II procedure & introduction of ‘Suo-Moto’ proposals. These measures are enabling self-reliance, wider participation of Indian industry in defence procurements and are providing impetus to production including by the MSME sector.
The prospective technologies/equipment to be inducted by the Armed Forces are shared with Industry through the Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap  which is in the public domain. This provides a roadmap for indigenous development of defence equipment.The details of defence procurement and production undertaken during the last three years is as given below:
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Financial Year
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Total Capital Procurement

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Total Production of DPSUs/OFs
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2016-17
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69,150.12
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55,252.00
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2017-18
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72,732.28
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58,314.00
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2018-19
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75,920.74
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57,641.00
Under the ‘Make-in-India’ initiative of the Government to strengthen the defence production in the country, Government has accorded Acceptance of Necessity  to 113 proposals, worth ` 2,39,074 Crore, in the last three financial years  under ‘Buy ’, ‘Buy ’, ‘Buy and Make ’, ‘Strategic Partnership Model’ or ‘Make’ categories of capital procurement. Request for Proposal  for such categories is issued only to Indian Vendors under DPP.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to ShriAmar Shankar Sablein Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Minister of Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal to inaugurate Inter-Ministry Bar and Bench Badminton Championship tomorrow
Inter-Ministry Bar and Bench Badminton Championship season 2 will be organized on 5 August at Thyagraj Indore Stadium with the support of Ministry of Law and Justice. Minister of Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal will inaugurate the championship .
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, addressing the nation on the occasion of 77th Independence Day from the ramparts of historic Red Fort in New Delhi, says that the government has started the Vibrant Village program for border villages
Earlier, Border villages were considered the last villages of the country, but that perception has been changed, and now these villages are considered not the last villages but the first villages at the border
Around 600 Pradhans of border villages invited as special guests to witness the Independence Day celebrations, these special guests have come this far for the first time with new determination and strength
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, addressing the nation on the occasion of 77th Independence Day from the ramparts of historic Red Fort in New Delhi, said that the government has started the Vibrant Village program for border villages. He said that earlier, these villages were considered the last villages of the country, but that perception has been changed. He said that these villages are not the last villages but the first villages at the border. He said that when the sun rises in the east, the first ray of the sun touches a border village and when the sun sets, the village on this side derives benefit of its last ray.
The Prime Minister expressed his happiness that around 600 Pradhans of border villages invited as special guests to witness the Independence Day celebrations. He said that these special guests have come this far for the first time with new determination and strength.
Ministry of Steel
Government taking steps to encourage long term growth of Indian steel industry
More scrap centres being opened in the country to bring down demand for imports of steel scrap and making India Aatmanirbhar
Steel is a deregulated sector and the role of the Government is that of a facilitator for creating a conducive environment for the development of steel sector in the country.
Policy support by the government to the steel producers
The Government of India notified the National Steel Policy, 2017 which has laid down the broad roadmap for encouraging long term growth for the Indian steel industry, both on demand and supply sides by 2030-31. The Policy projects total crude steel production of 255 MT and the total finished steel demand of 230 MT by 2030-31.
Towards Aatmanirbharta in Steel Scrap sector
Ministry of Steel has also notified the Steel Scrap Recycling Policy on 7th November, 2019. The policy provides a framework to facilitate and promote establishment of metal scrapping centres in India for scientific processing & recycling of ferrous scrap generated from various sources and a variety of products. The Policy provides standard guidelines for setting up dismantling centres & scrap processing centres, roles of aggregators and responsibilities of the government, manufacturer and owner. As per the Steel Scrap Recycling Policy, the role of Government is that of a facilitator to create conducive eco-system for the entrepreneurs and investors to establish scrap centres in the country. The decision to set up scrap centres by the entrepreneurs is based on commercial considerations.
The details of country’s import of scrapped steel during the last three years are given below:-
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Year
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Import 
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2020-21
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5.571
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2021-22
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4.845
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2022-23
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9.915
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Source: Joint Plant Committee; MT=million tonne
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Steel Sh. Faggan Singh Kulaste in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Labour Codes Will Ensure Safety, Social Security and Welfare of Workers
In line with the recommendations of the Second National Commission on Labour, the Ministry has taken steps for drafting four Labour Codes i.e. the Code on Wages; the Code on Industrial Relations, the Code on Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions & the Code on Social Security by simplifying, amalgamating and rationalizing the relevant provisions of the existing Central Labour Laws. Out of these 4 Labour Codes, the Code on Wages, 2019, has been notified on 8th August, 2019 in the Gazette of India. The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 23rd July, 2019 and subsequently, referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour for examination. The Industrial Relations Code, 2019 has been introduced in Lok Sabha on 28th November, 2019. The Code on Social Security, 2019 has been approved by the Cabinet for its introduction in Parliament.
These Labour Codes , inter-alia, address issues relating to minimum wage, social security and working conditions for workers. For health care, Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana  provides health coverage up to Rs. 5.00 lakh per family per annum to around 10.74 crore deprived families based on the Socio Economic Caste Census  for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
The proposed codification will also make the existing labour laws in sync with the emerging economic scenario; reduce the complexity by providing uniform definitions and reduction in multiple authorities under various Acts and bring transparency and accountability in enforcement of labour laws. This in turn would lead to ease of compliance, catalyzing the setting up of manufacturing units including boosting Labour intensive industries such as agriculture and manufacturing exports. This would lead to enhancement in employment opportunities as well as its formalization along with ensuring safety, social security and welfare of workers.
This information was given by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar Minister of State  for Labour and Employment in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
So, what at IFFI 52 inspires you? Check out IFFILOID for the latest highlights
Panaji, November 25, 2021
If you are like us, you can't hold it in, you want to share with the world the inspiration you are being treated to at IFFI 52.
So, do check out the sixth issue of IFFILOID – your never-ending reel, brought specially for you, by PIB.
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In case you missed it, here are the previous issues:
- Issue 1
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- Issue 3
- Issue 4
- Issue 5
Why IFFILOID
Every edition of IFFI presents us with a skillfully curated collection of the best of Indian and world cinema. To better bring out the breadth and depth of this beauty, to better showcase the stories of the films and the people who create them, PIB has launched a daily IFFI newsletter IFFILOID, your never-ending reel of cinematic inspiration. The newsletter is being issued during the period of the 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India, i.e.,, during November 20 – 28, 2021.
The newsletter complements the Government of India’s other official communications on the festival.
Ministry of Defence
NCC REPUBLIC DAY CAMP 2022 COMMENCES
National Cadet Corps  Republic Day Camp  2022, which commenced at Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi Cantt on January 04, 2021 will see participation of 2,155 cadets from all States and Union Territories. This was stated by Director General NCC, Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh, at a press conference in New Delhi on January 07, 2022.
The RDC cadets have been selected after several rounds of rigorous screening at Groups and Directorates level in the last one year. Each cadet had undergone four to five screenings before reaching to the RDC-22. Cadets are participating in a number of activities, which will culminate with PM Rally and the prestigious PM Banner, which is graded on performance of all Directorates throughout the year.
Speaking to the media persons, the DG NCC highlighted that the NCC continued with the training activities even during the testing time of COVID pandemic. A lot of training was conducted online and through digital platforms. After once restrictions were eased, physical camps and practical training activities recommenced.
Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh also highlighted major achievements of the NCC in the year 2021. He appreciated the contribution by cadets and staff during COVID-19 through Exercise ‘NCC YOGDAN’ as frontline CORONA WARRIORS.
The DG NCC further added that ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is being celebrated to commemorate the 75 years of India’s Independence. NCC has also undertaken initiatives as part of this Mahotsav and already conducted several activities like ‘Paying Tribute to Our Fallen Heroes’, ‘Nadi Utsav’, ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’ and ‘Vijay Shrankhla aur Sanskritiyon ka Mahasangam’.
Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh also mentioned that training philosophy of the cadets has been refined to accommodate the changing aspirations of the youth and expectations of the society. The launch of NCC Alumni Association by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has added another feather in the cap of the premier youth organisation, he added.
The exceptional performance displayed by NCC cadets in various sports was also applauded by the DG NCC. He further mentioned that NCC cadets bagged 04 gold, 04 silver and 02 bronze in GV Mavlankar Shooting Championship-2021. In addition, NCC cadets won 27th Jawaralal Nehru Junior Girls Hockey Trournament.
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Ministry of Finance
India becomes the Vice Chair of the Asia Pacific Region of World Customs Organisation  for a period of two years, from July, 2018 to June, 2020
India has become the Vice-Chair  of the Asia Pacific Region of World Customs Organisation  for a period of two years, from July, 2018 to June, 2020. The WCO has divided its Membership into six Regions. Each of the six Regions is represented by a regionally elected Vice-Chairperson to the WCO Council.
Being the Vice Chair of AP Region of WCO will enable India to take on leadership role. India is a wealth of experience inpromoting security and facilitation of cross border trade.To mark the assumption of Vice Chair, an event is being organised on Monday, 16th July, 2018 in New Delhi by Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs  in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry . The event will be attended by the Customs delegations of 33 countries of the Asia-Pacific Region, Customs officers from different Ports in India, Partner Government Agencies and representatives from the trade among others. The Secretary General of WCO, Mr Kuniyo Mikuriya will deliver the Key Note Address, while Heads of Customs from Japan and Fiji, and senior officials from Korea, Singapore, China among others, shall participate in the Ceremony. The underlying Theme of the Inaugural Ceremony is “Customs – Fostering Trade Facilitation”
The Ceremony shall be followed by a Seminar on Cross Border Trade through e-commerce and the role of Customs administration. The Seminar would focus on the framework of standards spearheaded by WCO to cope with the exponential growth in e-commerce shipments and the tsunami of parcels that cross borders every day. Recognizing that e-commerce has become a Game Changer in the International Trade Arena, bringing in efficiency of clearance and delivery of low value and high volume shipments has become a matter of critical interest for every Customs administration.
WCO represents 182 Customs administrations across the globe that collectively process approximately 98% of world trade. As the global centre of Customs expertise, the WCO is the only international organization with competence in Customs matters and can rightly call itself the voice of the international Customs community.
Ministry of Education
EdCIL pays a dividend of Rs 11.5 Crore for the year 2020-2021
EdCIL  Limited, a Mini Ratna Category-I CPSE of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, paid a dividend of Rs 11.5 Crorefor the year 2020-21.
The company registered a turnover of Rs. 332.83 Crore  and Profit After Tax of Rs. 36.89 Crore during the year 2020-21.
Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Minister of State for Education, Government of India, received the cheque from Shri Manoj Kumar, CMD EdCIL, in the presence of Sh. Rakesh Ranjan, Additional Secretary , Sh. Pandey Pradeep Kumar, Deputy Secretary  and other senior officials of the Ministry and EdCIL on 27th January 2022.
The Minister congratulated EdCIL on its being continuously profit making and dividend paying organisation which continued even during the pandemic. He further appreciated EdCIL being a pioneer organisation in the country for advisory, consultancy, digital and overseas education services. He also expressed that Skill Development Services vertical of EdCIL will result in the skill enhancement of the youth and act as positive catalyst in terms of job creation.The Minister further wished EdCIL to achieve new heights.
Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation
Minister DWS offers shramdaan under Swachhata Hi Seva in Uttarakhand
Under the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva campaign , the Union Minister of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Sushri Uma Bharati, addressed a gathering at Raiwala, Uttarakhand today. The gathering comprised nearly 500 locals, including a large number of women. After the address, a swachhatashramdaan was organised at the Raiwala railway station. Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal, Member of Parliament from Haridwar constituency, Shri Premchand Aggarwal, Speaker of Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, and Shri ParameswaranIyer, Secretary, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation were present on the occasion.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya chairs a high level meeting to make Atmanirbhar Bharat in Urea and DAP Production by using 'Green Hydogen'
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya today chaired a high level meeting to make Atmanirbhar Bharat in Urea and DAP Production by using 'Green Hydogen'. During the meeting the Minister urged the officials of Department of Fertilizers to take necessary steps for sustainable agriculture and green future of India.
In the Independence Day speech on 15.08.2021, Prime Minister announced the launch of National Hydrogen Mission and stated the goal to make India a global hub for Green Hydrogen production and export. The Mission proposes a framework for inter alia creating demand for Green Hydrogen in sectors such as petroleum refining and fertilizer production; support for indigenous manufacturing of critical technologies; Research & Development activities; and an enabling policy and regulatory framework. The proposed steps will lead to the development of additional renewable energy capacity for Green Hydrogen production.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change 
The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change  was established to support adaptation activities in the States and Union Territories  of India that are vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. NAFCC is implemented in project mode and till date, 30 projects are sanctioned in 27 States and UTs.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has demarcated the Hazard Line for the entire mainland coast of India under its Integrated Coastal Zone Management  project. Further, Coastal Regulation Zone Notification 2019 has been notified to conserve and protect the unique environment of coastal stretches and marine areas to promote sustainable development.
The NAFCC projects implemented in the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh include activities relating to coastal areas and these projects are-  Promotion of integrated farming system of Kaipad in coastal wetlands of North Kerala  Management and rehabilitation of coastal habitats and biodiversity for climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihood in Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu and  Climate Resilient interventions in Dairy Sector in coastal and Arid areas in Andhra Pradesh. Till date, a sum of Rs. 6,35,68,108/- has been released to the State of Andhra Pradesh under NAFCC.
This information was given by Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism has identified “Eco Circuit” as one of the 15 thematic circuits under Swadesh Darshan Scheme: Shri G Kishan Reddy
Key Highlights:
- ECO Tourism being developed as part of “Niche Tourism”
- Financial assistance provided under Swadesh Darshan Scheme for development of tourism related infrastructure and facilities in the country
- Sustainable Tourism Criteria for India  for major segments of tourism industry developed
- Mandatory for approved Tourism Service Providers to follow Code of Conduct for safe and suitable Tourism
- Projects under Swadesh Darshan are identified for development in consultation with States/UTs
Eco-tourism has been identified as one of the Niche Tourism areas by Ministry of Tourism for development in the country.
Promotion and Development of tourism, including Eco Tourism, is the primary responsibility of the State Governments/UT Administrations. However, Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance under Swadesh Darshan Scheme for the development of tourism related infrastructure and facilities in the country. Recognizing the potential for the development of Eco tourism in the country, the Ministry of Tourism has identified “Eco Circuit” as one of the 15 thematic circuits under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
The projects under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme are identified for development in consultation with the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations and are sanctioned subject to availability of funds, submission of suitable detailed project reports, adherence to scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier. Submission of project proposals by the State Government and its sanctioning is a continuous process.
Ministry of Tourism has been laying stress on maintenance of environmental integrity, considering the importance of developing tourism in an ecologically sustainable manner. The Ministry of Tourism has evolved Sustainable Tourism Criteria for India  for major segments of the tourism industry, namely accommodation, tour operators, beaches, backwaters, lakes and river sectors, etc., applicable for the entire country. The Criteria has been evolved after consultations with the various stakeholders. Ministry of Tourism has made it mandatory for the approved tourism service providers such as tour operators, adventure tour operators, travel agents etc., to follow the Code of Conduct for safe and sustainable Tourism.
This information was given by Minister of Tourism Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.